Jaguar XF 2015 vs Honda Accord 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 30 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 7.4 | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XF) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XE | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jaguar XF engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Jaguar XF 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XF 2015 2.0 engine Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors. Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XF is 6 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 14 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 492 litres | |
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Jaguar XF has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XF has 48 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 12 400 | |
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